Swakopmund
After days of sand, gravel and empty roads, the Atlantic Ocean suddenly appears. In Swakopmund you park the 4x4, walk to the beach and have restaurants, shops and supermarkets within reach again.
Discover everything about this location.
Where the desert briefly gives way to the coast.
Swakopmund lies at the mouth of the Swakop River. Namibia’s German colonial history is still visible here in various buildings in the streets.
During a self-drive Namibia, the coastal town forms a clear contrast with the remote areas along the way. You can walk through the streets, browse the shops or simply get some fresh air on the beach.
Practically too, Swakopmund often comes at the right moment. There are several large supermarkets, so you can top up supplies here before the route continues.
Sea ahead of you. Dunes behind you.
From Swakopmund you can head in different directions. Visit the seal colony at Cape Cross or head into the dunes to go sandboarding or quad biking.
From above the landscape looks different again. Scenic flights over the Namib are organised from Swakopmund.
The Welwitschia Plains Scenic Drive also starts from this area. Along the way it is all about the striking Welwitschia plants that grow in this dry landscape.
If you prefer to stay closer to the coast, you can head towards Walvis Bay, go sea kayaking or visit the National Marine Aquarium of Namibia.
Plenty of reasons to park the 4x4 for a while.
- Walk through Swakopmund and look at the buildings from the colonial period.
- Get some fresh air on the Atlantic coast.
- Top up your supplies at one of the large supermarkets.
- Visit the seal colony at Cape Cross.
- Go sandboarding or quad biking in the dunes.
- See the Namib on a scenic flight.
- Drive the Welwitschia Plains Scenic Drive.
- Go sea kayaking or include Walvis Bay during your stay.
- Visit the National Marine Aquarium of Namibia.
Self-drive trips in the region
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
